Cavaliers Have Zero Interest in Kevin Durant: Suns Actively Shopping KD, but Cleveland Rules Out Pursuit

According to Hoops Wire reporter Sam Amico, league sources reveal the Cleveland Cavaliers have no interest in Kevin Durant, despite the Phoenix Suns' aggressive efforts to trade the star. The Cavs have made it clear they will not pursue Durant, prioritizing their young core over a blockbuster move.

This season, Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs to a 64-18 record (No. 1 in the East), sweeping the Heat in the first round. Though expected to chase their first title since LeBron James left, Cleveland was eliminated 4-1 by the Pacers in the Eastern semis. The Pacers have since advanced to the Finals, leading the top-seeded Thunder 2-1.
Cavs management has vowed not to trade Mitchell or Evan Mobley, while Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen are in trade talks. However, Garland’s recent left thumb surgery (4-5 months recovery, likely missing the first 10 games of next season) has dimmed his trade prospects.

Multiple insiders confirm Cleveland is not joining the KD sweepstakes. The Suns are negotiating with the Rockets, Spurs, Timberwolves, Heat, and Knicks, with the Clippers emerging as a dark horse. A Suns reporter claims Durant could be traded as early as next week, while rumors suggest he prefers joining the Spurs to team up with Victor Wembanyama. The Timberwolves are also pushing hard, with Rudy Gobert potentially heading to Phoenix in a deal.
Where will Durant land this summer? The answer may come within a week.
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